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Saturday, September 14, 7:00 pm
Presented By: Catamount Arts
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
Location:
Alexander Twilight Theatre
VTSU – Lyndon
1069 College Road
Lyndonville, VT
Tickets: $35 general admission, students FREE
Tom Gershwin Quintet presents Wellspring
Wellspring celebrates the currents of energy that flow around us and within us. Drawing inspiration from these sources, Wellspring offers a reservoir of opportunities for deep listening and presence. Trumpeter and composer Tom Gershwin presents expressive compositions that are rooted in jazz, and invites listeners into a space of potential and connection.
This music is brought to life by performers who possess technical mastery of their instrument and delight in improvisational settings. They have the ability to empathetically navigate between the worlds of musical precision and open improvisation.
David Ambrosio- Bass
Mike Bjella- Saxophone
Tom Gershwin- Trumpet & Compositions
Grant Gordy- Guitar
Colin Stranahan- Drums
Having held the guitar chair in the legendary David Grisman Quintet for six years, guitar genius Grant Gordy has been a major voice on the American “acoustic music” scene, and one of the most highly regarded instrumentalists of his generation. Colin Stranahan is a world touring drummer and winner of the Thelonious Monk Drum Competition. He has performed with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. David Ambrosio is one of NYC’s finest bassists, regularly playing with Joe Lovano, Ingrid Jensen, and Donny McCaslin. Saxophone virtuoso Mike Bjella is a brave explorer of time, rhythm, and harmony. He has performed internationally with Jimmy Heath, John Pattitucci, Delfayo Marsalis, Leif Vollebekk and Peter Peter.
Based in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Tom Gershwin has released three full length albums. Sweet Pastimes (2013), Live at Mighty Fine (2016), and Our Season (2018) have received international radio play and critical acclaim. Tom has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Ingrid Jensen, Bryan Lynch, and Kenny Werner, and an eclectic array of artists including The Temptations, The Motet, Opiuo, Dumpstaphunk, The Revivalists, Father John Misty, Portugal. The Man, One Republic, Leftover Salmon, and DeVotchKa.
Tom is a grant recipient from the Vermont Arts Council, Pathways to Jazz, and Colorado Creative Industries.
Check out his music HERE and HERE.
Location:
Alexander Twilight Theatre
VTSU – Lyndon
1069 College Road
Lyndonville, VT
Tickets: $35 general admission, students FREE
Tom Gershwin Quintet presents Wellspring
Wellspring celebrates the currents of energy that flow around us and within us. Drawing inspiration from these sources, Wellspring offers a reservoir of opportunities for deep listening and presence. Trumpeter and composer Tom Gershwin presents expressive compositions that are rooted in jazz, and invites listeners into a space of potential and connection.
This music is brought to life by performers who possess technical mastery of their instrument and delight in improvisational settings. They have the ability to empathetically navigate between the worlds of musical precision and open improvisation.
David Ambrosio- Bass
Mike Bjella- Saxophone
Tom Gershwin- Trumpet & Compositions
Grant Gordy- Guitar
Colin Stranahan- Drums
Having held the guitar chair in the legendary David Grisman Quintet for six years, guitar genius Grant Gordy has been a major voice on the American “acoustic music” scene, and one of the most highly regarded instrumentalists of his generation. Colin Stranahan is a world touring drummer and winner of the Thelonious Monk Drum Competition. He has performed with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. David Ambrosio is one of NYC’s finest bassists, regularly playing with Joe Lovano, Ingrid Jensen, and Donny McCaslin. Saxophone virtuoso Mike Bjella is a brave explorer of time, rhythm, and harmony. He has performed internationally with Jimmy Heath, John Pattitucci, Delfayo Marsalis, Leif Vollebekk and Peter Peter.
Based in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Tom Gershwin has released three full length albums. Sweet Pastimes (2013), Live at Mighty Fine (2016), and Our Season (2018) have received international radio play and critical acclaim. Tom has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Ingrid Jensen, Bryan Lynch, and Kenny Werner, and an eclectic array of artists including The Temptations, The Motet, Opiuo, Dumpstaphunk, The Revivalists, Father John Misty, Portugal. The Man, One Republic, Leftover Salmon, and DeVotchKa.
Tom is a grant recipient from the Vermont Arts Council, Pathways to Jazz, and Colorado Creative Industries.
Check out his music HERE and HERE.